New Jersey appeals court upholds handgun permit law, reverses dismissal in Glover case

A published appellate ruling reaffirms New Jersey’s gun permitting requirements while allowing prosecution of an under-21 possession charge.

Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey appellate court has upheld key provisions of the state’s handgun laws in a published decision involving a Hudson County defendant, ruling that permit requirements remain enforceable and that age-based restrictions are constitutional.

The case centers on Jahmere Glover, who was indicted on multip...